Process for programming an orthodontic component from a shape memory material starting from an initial shape of the orthodontic component into a target shape to be programmed of the orthodontic component, wherein the target shape compared to the initial shape at least sectionally has a severe bending, the process comprising the following steps:



a. providing an orthodontic component (1) of a shape memory material in an initial shape,
b. creating a target baking mold for the orthodontic component (1),
c. inserting the orthodontic component (1) into the target baking mold, and
d. baking the orthodontic component (1) in the target baking mold in order to program it into the target shape,

characterized by the following steps after step a)


e. creating at least one intermediate baking mold for the orthodontic component (1), in which intermediate baking mold the orthodontic component (1) has an intermediate shape between the initial shape and the target shape,
f. inserting the orthodontic component (1) into the intermediate baking mold, and
g. baking the orthodontic component (1) in the intermediate baking mold.