The removal of overgrown or excessive tissues in the oral cavity could involve various procedures depending on the specific issue. For example:

    1.    Gingivectomy: This is the removal of excess gum tissue, often performed for cosmetic reasons or to treat certain gum conditions.
    2.    Frenectomy: This procedure involves removing a small piece of tissue called the frenulum, which can be limiting the movement of the lips or tongue.
    3.    Operculectomy: This is the removal of excess tissue, often an operculum, that partially covers an erupting tooth, commonly a wisdom tooth.

The specific type of tissue and the reason for removal would determine the appropriate dental procedure. If you have a particular scenario or concern in mind, feel free to provide more details!

A dentist may recommend gingivectomy if you have gum recession from:

1.  Aging

2. Gum diseases, like gingivitis

3. Bacterial infections

4. Gum injury

Gingivectomy for gum disease

If you have gum disease, a dentist may recommend this procedure to prevent future gum damage as well as give your dentist easier access to the teeth for cleaning.

Gum disease often creates openings at the bottom of the teeth. These openings can lead to a buildup of: plaque

Operculectomy, that is the surgical removal of a flap of gum tissue over the partially erupted tooth, is useful in the absence of an alteration of tooth position and angulation and in the presence of a radicular system still under development (indication of a residual eruptive potential)