A method for producing partial dental prosthesis having at least one surface for forming a chewing surface of a posterior tooth is provided. The method includes (i) providing a composite material with at least one organic binding agent and solid particles that consist of glass as filler； and (ii) applying a laser to at least some regions of a surface of the chewing surface such that the at least one organic binding agent is burnt off in laser-treated regions and the solid particles are melted and fused together to form a continuous enamel layer.
