The invention relates to a method for positioning and machining prosthetic teeth, comprising the following method steps:(a) at least two clamping jaws with peripheral recesses are placed with the peripheral recesses against a prefabricated prosthetic tooth or against prefabricated prosthetic teeth, such that, at least in certain regions, the placed clamping jaws enclose the prosthetic tooth or the prosthetic teeth respectively around a middle circumference, wherein, at least in certain regions, the inner surfaces of the recesses positive fit regions of the outer surfaces of the prosthetic tooth or the prosthetic teeth, wherein the clamping jaws are placed against the prosthetic tooth or the prosthetic teeth in such a manner that the coronal end and the basal end of the prosthetic tooth or the coronal ends and the basal ends of the prosthetic teeth project on both sides of the placed-together clamping jaws； and(b) fastening the clamping jaws to one another.The invention also relates to a kit for performing such a method and a device for holding prosthetic teeth.
