Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a biocompatible glycosaminoglycan used in various fields of medicine. Due to positive properties of HA affecting cell proliferation, migration and adhesion, hygroscopicity and involvement in the process of inflammation and angiogenesis, it can also be used as an agent for faster wound healing. It is an endogenous substance whose concentration increases during the natural process of wound healing, therefore it has found its place in mucogingival surgery when stopping or covering gingival recessions. The widespread problem of gingival recession with consequent sensitivity of tooth necks, carious and non-carious lesions and aesthetic demands of patients can be corrected by surgical procedures. At the beginning, it is necessary to determine the etiological cause of the recession. Then, the surgical part of the therapy can be introduced. Depending on the indications, there are different techniques: pedicle flaps, free gingival graft, free connective tissue graft, vestibulum extension techniques and frenectomy. The most common technique for covering the recession is a combination of a pedicle flap with a free connective tissue graft. The positive properties of HA are exploited by positioning HA on the exposed root and on the operative spot. The influence of HA in the treatment of gingival recessions has not been sufficiently investigated. Research results so far show a positive influence of HA on healing in combination with surgical recession therapy techniques.