If data objects are needed which are not visible to the user the so called "helper objects" are a possible solution. But these objects are not included into a MITK scene file when the scene is saved. There was a proposal from the users list to add so called "hidden objects" which are hidden to the user but will be stored.
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I think this proposal was already merged by Michael.
@Michi: If I am wrong just reopen the bug-