The MANTRA Trial (MANdibular TRauma and Antibiotic Use)

"The 3 study arms represent the most common antibiotic regimens used in current clinical practice following surgery for mandible fractures. The control group is the most common approach.~All patients will receive 1 dose of IV antibiotics (co-amoxiclav 1.2g), if no penicillin allergy, on induction of anaesthesia, prior to their surgery.~The participants will be randomised to the following (1:1:1):~Group A: No further antibiotics Group B: 2 further postoperative IV doses of co-amoxiclav 1.2g Group C: 2 further postoperative IV doses (as above), followed by a 5-day course of oral co-amoxiclav 625mg every 8 hours if no penicillin allergy (Control)."