Prostetico

Prostetico is a term used in several languages to describe devices that replace a missing body part or restore a lost function. These prosthetic devices, or prostheses, are designed to mimic the appearance and/or the function of the natural structure, and they may be custom-made for individual patients. The field spans a range of applications, including the replacement of limbs (upper or lower extremities), dental prostheses such as crowns, bridges, and dentures, ocular prostheses for an artificial eye, and facial prostheses like noses or ears following injury or surgery.

Prosthetic limbs typically consist of a socket that fits over the residual limb, a pylon or frame for support, and a terminal device such as a hand or foot. They may be passive, body-powered, or powered by electrical motors controlled by muscle signals or pattern recognition. Materials include medical-grade silicone, acrylic resins, carbon fiber, and titanium implants when osseointegration is used. Dental prosthetics rely on integrated crowns and implants or removable dentures and are crafted from ceramics and resins. Ocular and facial prostheses are sculpted to match surrounding tissues and employ lightweight materials and paints for realism.

Fitting, alignment, and rehabilitation require a multidisciplinary prosthetist and therapists. Advancements in digital design, 3D printing, osseointegration, and sensory feedback are expanding accuracy, comfort, and control, while costs and access remain key considerations. The term prostetico thus reflects a broad, evolving domain at the intersection of medicine, engineering, and design.