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  • Immunology
  • Tissue Engineering

Background:

  • Multinucleated giant cells (MNGCs) are crucial in human tissue, historically linked to foreign body reactions and biomaterial rejection.
  • Recent evidence challenges the traditional view of MNGCs in bone, suggesting some are non-resorptive around bone substitutes.
  • Macrophage polarization (M1/M2) influences MNGCs, impacting conditions like atherosclerosis and potentially bone healing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the multifaceted role of MNGCs in bone and tissue biology.
  • To analyze MNGCs' interactions with bone augmentation materials and dental implants.
  • To explore MNGCs' involvement in peri-implant infections and their impact on bone regeneration.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on MNGCs in bone biomaterial interactions.
  • Analysis of macrophage polarization (M1/M2) in the context of MNGCs.
  • Synthesis of findings related to vascularization, bone formation, and resorption.

Main Results:

  • MNGCs around certain bone biomaterials are non-resorptive, indicating a complex role beyond foreign body response.
  • Macrophage polarization (M1 vs. M2) is critical in determining MNGC function and tissue response.
  • MNGCs' behavior varies significantly depending on the biomaterial and local tissue environment.

Conclusions:

  • MNGCs should be scientifically characterized as M1-MNGC or M2-MNGC based on their polarization.
  • Understanding MNGC polarization is essential for predicting outcomes with bone substitutes and dental implants.
  • Future research should focus on factors controlling macrophage polarization to manage MNGCs in bone regeneration and disease.