The entire team at Institute of Dental Implants and Periodontics is strongly committed to patient care and excellent customer service. We are trained professionals to provide you with a positive experience. We look forward to meeting you when you visit our periodontist in Gurnee, Illinois!
Minerva Practice Manager Minervas experience and leadership have had a positive effect on our patients and staffs experience in our office for over twenty years. She strives to exceed expectations in all areas.
Amy Dental Hygienist Amy initially joined our team in 2001 as a dental assistant. Her aspiration was to become a dental hygienist and she left our practice to attend the Milwaukee Area Technical College, where she earned her hygiene degree in 2004. She then returned to our practice in 2005 as a dental hygienist. Amy is very passionate about dentistry and is a great educator for our patients, helping them maintain their oral health. Amy is so happy to have gotten to know our patients and has formed great relationships over the years.
Gricel Patient Coordinator Gricels voice may be the first one you hear when contacting our office! She comes to us with four years of experience in exceptional patient service. It is her goal to listen and understand our patients needs, and work with them to make each of their visits efficient and enjoyable. Gricel is proud to be our newest business associate, and part of our professional and compassionate team!
Gricel and her husband Alex are parents to two busy boys, Jayden and Leo, and their sweet miniature schnauzer, Gigi. They love exploring together, watching movies, checking out museums and (our favorite) baking!
Christie Patient Coordinator Christie is our awesome patient coordinator. She helps to ensure that our patients understand all aspects of their treatment and provides them with stellar customer service!
Tina Treatment Assistant Tina is our treatment assistant who has been in the dental field for over 21 years. Her many years of experience is one of the biggest contributions to the success of our practice, and she consistently delivers top-quality care to every patient.
Tina has a wonderful significant other, with whom she has a beautiful son. Together, they raise their son and her three beautiful daughters. She enjoys cooking authentic Puerto Rican food for her family, using old recipes from her mother.
Diego Treatment Assistant Diego has been working in the dental field as a treatment assistant since receiving his dental assistant certification in 2019. Diegos daily goal is to make the patient experience comforting as well as enjoyable. His efficient communication with Dr. Erdle and the entire staff ensures that the schedule runs smoothly. He is fluent in Spanish, adding another positive experience to our patients by translating in Spanish as needed.
Eli Treatment Assistant Eli is our treatment assistant who has been working in the dental field as a certified treatment assistant since 2014, the year she received her dental assistant certification. An enjoyable workday for Eli includes teamwork, continually being able to count on everyone and positive energy. Eli effectively communicates with patients to make sure their goals are reached and all their expectations are met. She is also a fluent bilingual speaker in Spanish, which provides another efficient level of communication to patients.
Dental implants are permanent, stable tooth replacements that can be used to replace one missing tooth, several missing teeth, or all of the teeth. The dental implant post, which is a screw made of titanium, is surgically placed in the jawbone at the site of the missing tooth. This replaces the missing tooth root and ensures that your dental restoration is stable. A period of healing is then often required to allow the bone to begin to bond with the implant post. Following this healing period, our periodontist will refer you to your dentist to place the dental implant restoration, or replacement tooth, which fits on top of the implant post. Depending on which teeth are missing and your personal dental needs, your implant restoration might be a dental crown, dental bridge, complete denture, or partial denture.
Replacing a missing tooth can restore your smile to optimal health, function, and appearance. A dental implant is a great option for restoring your smile because the implant is designed to look, function, and feel just like your natural teeth, and with proper care, it can last a lifetime.
If you have missing teeth or dentures, and are looking for a more permanent replacement solution, you may benefit from dental implants. To schedule your evaluation with Dr. Erdle, call us at 847-662-3414.