Lichen planus is a chronic infl ammatory mucocutaneous disease of unclear aetiology. The disease often affects the oral mucosa and may manifest many clinical characteristics, being classifi ed as typical and atypical forms. More importantly, lichen planus has the potential for malignant transformation. Candidosis is the most common disease in the mouth, Candida albicans being the main organism found. Candida sp. may secondarily infect oral lesions such as leukoplakia, oral lichen planus and squamous cell carcinoma. Patients with oral lichen planus (OLP) frequently present Candida infection. Superimposed candidosis lesions can interfere on the diagnosis of OLP, because the organism Candida albicans can change the reticular pattern characteristic of OLP. So, the aim of this chapter is to review the literature on the association of candidosis and oral lichen planus.
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