Ugurlu, FaysalCavus, OnurKaya, AlperSener, Cem B.2024-04-242024-04-2420131549-54181557-8550https://doi.org/10.1089/pho.2012.3364https://hdl.handle.net/11468/17172Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate dental anxiety in patients undergoing apicectomy procedures performed with conventional instruments or an erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) laser. Methods: Twenty-eight patients undergoing apicectomy were divided into two groups; roots were removed with an Er: YAG laser in group A (n = 14) and with conventional instruments in group B (n = 14). All patients completed preoperative State-Trait Anxiety Inventories (STAI) and postoperative questionnaires. Results: Although state anxiety, trait anxiety, and postoperative questionnaire scores were lower in patients undergoing Er: YAG laser treatment than in those treated with conventional instruments, the differences were not statistically significant. Conclusions: Surgical instruments affect the anxiety levels of dental patients. Even with the STAI scores being lower for patients treated with Er: YAG, use of the Er: YAG laser alone cannot contribute to the resolution of dental anxiety. A patient's individual condition is the major factor influencing that patient's anxiety level.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess[No Keyword]Article314169173WOS:0003173982000052-s2.0-848761438772346987010.1089/pho.2012.3364N/AQ2