# Kea by Neural Hive: Clear Aligner Treatment Planning > Plan clear aligner cases in the browser with Kea: AI tooth segmentation, orthodontist-led staging and mid-course modification. No installation, no outsourcing. Canonical: https://www.neuralhive.com/kea-product/ Site: https://www.neuralhive.com/llms.txt ## Hero About Kea Kea — AI-Powered Clear Aligner Treatment Planning Platform Kea is an AI-powered, web-based clear aligner treatment planning platform built on machine learning and artificial intelligence to automate the segmentation, alignment, and staging of your clear aligner treatment sequence—cutting manual case setup time without sacrificing clinical control. Click here to visit kea Link: https://kea.neuralhive.com/ ## Features ### Web-Based Planning Platform Access Kea from any device without installations or heavy hardware, making planning possible in the clinic or remotely ### Auto Tooth Segmentation Automated segmentation speeds up case setup while preserving manual control for clinical refinements ### Orthodontist-Led Staging Tools Design movement sequences based on biomechanics and biology, not pre-fixed automation logic ### Mid-Course Modification Edit treatment plans during active therapy to address tracking issues or biological limitations ### Integrated Clear Aligner Production Workflow Plans move seamlessly into clear aligner manufacturing without exporting across disconnected systems ### AI-Powered Every stage is powered by AI to fast-track the process while keeping the control in your hands ## Benefits ### Clinical Accountability You remain responsible for treatment decisions instead of relying on outsourced planners. Kea gives you control at every stage so the treatment plan reflects your clinical judgment, not a template. ### Case Starts Faster Kea eliminates your dependency on external third party providers for case planning. Reduced planning time means patients begin treatment sooner and your practice moves faster. ### Consistent Planning Staged planning reduces overcorrections and biological mismatch, improving tracking reliability. This means less chair time managing cases that have drifted from the original prescription. ### Stronger Practice Economics Controlled refinements and in-house planning reduce waste and improve profit margin per case drastically. Run a practice that's leaner, scales more predictably, and enables you to keep more of what you earn. ## How to use Kea ### Register #### Upload and organise patient data. Create a new case by entering the patient’s name and date of birth. Kea automatically generates a unique patient ID for tracking. Upload mandatory intra-oral scans and optionally add photographs and X-rays. Access patient data from a personalized dashboard. All data is securely stored on the cloud and can be accessed anytime, from anywhere. ### Align #### Orient models in a standard reference frame Scans from different intra-oral scanners come with different spatial orientations. Kea standardises this by guiding you to align the maxillary scan against a reference model. The mandibular scan is automatically aligned by Kea's AI, ensuring a consistent and accurate base for all further planning. ### Segment #### Segment individual teeth. Automatically separate the scanned model into individual teeth segments. Kea provides intelligent segmentation tools to speed up the process. Adjust segmentation manually if required to ensure accurate treatment planning. ### Treat #### Plan and simulate tooth movement. Kea generates a personalised treatment plan based on orthodontic movement principles and biological constraints. The system defines the final target position first and calculates the movement sequence backwards for accuracy and efficiency. You can: • Adjust final tooth positions. • Review collisions and contacts. • Modify attachments from the built-in library. The full treatment sequence is displayed step-by-step in a movement simulator, allowing you to visualise every stage before approval. ### Process #### Generate production files. Export finalised treatment stages for aligner production. Kea prepares manufacturing-ready files compatible with aligner fabrication systems. Once approved, the case moves directly to the production workflow. Book a Demo Link: https://www.neuralhive.com/contact?subject=Kea ## Frequently asked questions ### What is web-based clear aligner treatment planning? Web-based clear aligner treatment planning means the entire planning workflow — uploading intraoral scans, aligning models, segmenting teeth, staging tooth movement and exporting production files — runs in a browser rather than desktop software. The orthodontist needs no installation or specialised workstation and can plan a case from the clinic or remotely. Kea by Neural Hive delivers this workflow fully in-browser and is the world's first online clear aligner treatment planning platform. ### Can orthodontists plan clear aligner cases without outsourcing to a third-party lab? Yes. Kea lets the treating orthodontist perform segmentation, set final tooth positions, review collisions and contacts, place attachments and approve the staging sequence directly. The clinical decisions stay with the orthodontist rather than a remote technician, and the approved plan moves straight into aligner production. ### What role does AI play in clear aligner treatment planning? AI powered Kea helps perform activities like alignment, segmentation, staging, sequencing, attachments and IPR. Which an orthodontist would normally spend a significant amount of time doing manually. Kea using AI speeds up this process. ## Related ### Stagerbee Link: https://www.neuralhive.com/stagerbee/ Prefer a managed service? Neural Hive plans the case for you on Kea. ### Irific Link: https://www.neuralhive.com/irific-product/ The intraoral scanner whose scans feed straight into Kea. ### Kea workflow videos Link: https://www.neuralhive.com/orthodontists/ Register, align, segment, treat and process — step by step. ### Crystle Link: https://www.neuralhive.com/crystle-product/ Produce the approved plan as clear aligners in-house.