Polymeric Implants and Prosthetics

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Systems for controlled and continuous delivery have emerged quickly, demonstrating their capacity to overcome the drawbacks of conventional delivery methods. The advancement of biomedical and biomaterial sciences on a daily basis has increased awareness of implanted delivery systems. Owing to developments in polymeric science and other related domains, numerous implantable devices can be produced. Worldwide, trauma, birth flaws, and cancers leave millions of people deformed, posing serious psychological, social, and economic challenges. By restoring appearance and functionality with synthetic materials that closely resemble natural tissue, prosthetics seek to lessen their pain. As a result, since their introduction, these systems have become well-known in the medical field. The present chapter covers various aspects of polymeric implants and prosthetics, ranging from conventional synthetic polymers as manufacturing materials to sophisticated prosthetic materials. Further manufacturing techniques and prosthetic material degradation are emphasized in the discussion as well. Future technology advancements and novel manufacturing techniques are also addressed in relation to particular tissues (like the hand, breast, nose, eye, ear, and nose) that need to be restored for aesthetic reasons. With the advancement in manufacturing based on research on clinical practice, prosthetics can usher in a new era of greatly improved quality of life for individuals who suffer from disfigurement or tissue loss.