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.
