Objective: To investigate the adhesion to buccal epithelial cells of Candida albicans isolates from erosive oral lichen planus (OLP) and nonerosive OLP, and its role in the development of OLP.
Methods: A total of 112 isolates, comprising healthy control (26), erosive OLP (62) and nonerosive OLP (24), were screened for the adhesion by using buccal epithelial cell (BEC) assay.
Results: The adhesion to buccal epithelial cells of the isolates from erosive OLP group was stronger than that of those from healthy control.
Conclusion: Candida albicans, some isolates with a special virulence attribute may contribute to the occurrence and progression of erosive OLP.