The invention relates to a system for positioning orthodontic components, more particularly orthodontic brackets, with a base structure made of elastic material, at least one dental cap, which is detachably arranged on the base structure by means of a coupling device and on the underside has a retention fixture corresponding to a tooth for interlocking mounting on the tooth, and at least one bracket holder, which is formed on the at least one dental cap and which is configured to position an orthodontic component on the corresponding tooth at least partially outside the retention fixture when mounting the at least one dental cap.