The present invention is concerned with a chemically impregnated absorbent gingival retraction cord that is resistant to degradation, comprising: a retraction cord (34), wherein the retraction cord (34) comprises silk; and an active agent impregnated within the retraction cord (34), wherein the retraction cord (34) resists degradation by the active agent. Furthermore, the present invention provides a method of manufacturing a chemically impregnated absorbent gingival retraction cord that is resistant to degradation, comprising: providing a retraction cord comprising one or more strands, the one or more strands forming a retraction cord, wherein the retraction cord comprises silk; and impregnating an active agent within the retraction cord, wherein the retraction cord resists degradation by the active agent.
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