A blank (1, 2) for producing a dental element (E), comprising a first side, a second side, and at least one main holding surface (K1) spaced apart from the second side for holding the blank (1, 2) Wherein the at least one auxiliary holding surface, which is spaced from the second side, for holding the blank on a holding device is arranged between the main surface and the second side (D1) is larger than the special half thickness (D2) between the at least one auxiliary holding surface (K2) and the second side. (DE) (D2).
