ABSTRACT:
Medical implants have revolutionized the field of healthcare by providing solutions for a myriad of medical conditions. Medical implants are a fundamental component of contemporary healthcare, providing inventive remedies for an extensive array of medical ailments. Medical implants belong to the category of medical devices which is in under the controls of US-FDA falls under the category of class III medical devices explained in Table 1. This paper provides an overview of medical implants, highlighting their significance, types, and the transformative impact they have had on healthcare. This paper presents a comprehensive overview on the various types of medical implants such as orthopedic, dental, cardiac, and neural implants with their unique purposes and with their functionalities. These implants are usually made of biocompatible materials to ensure compatibility with the human body including titanium, cobalt-chrome alloys, and biocompatible polymers explained in Table 2. Design of implants plays an important role in their efficacy, durability, and ease of implantation, with continuous advancements enhancing patient outcomes. Biocompatibility is still a crucial component of implant development for assuring minimum adverse reactions and fostering long-term integration inside the body. This paper also includes future developments in implants technology include the design of customized implants based on the anatomy of individual patient, smart implants with sensing capabilities, biodegradable implants, 3D printing polymer, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. These advancements towards medical implants could leads to even greater improvements in their efficiency and adaptability, improved patient care and quality of life. Implant technology will continue in research, development, and collaboration across diverse areas, benefiting the future of healthcare delivery.
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Mukesh Rani, Vipasha Sharma. Medical Implants: An Overview, Innovation and Future Prospects. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025; 15(2):157-5. doi: 10.52711/2231-5713.2025.00025
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Mukesh Rani, Vipasha Sharma. Medical Implants: An Overview, Innovation and Future Prospects. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2025; 15(2):157-5. doi: 10.52711/2231-5713.2025.00025 Available on: https://ajptonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-15-2-9
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