No. Take the records as you normally would and leave the wires in place. The planning team removes them virtually before planning begins.

What to do

1. Take records as normal, with wires in place.
2. Add a note in the Clinical Conditions field saying wires are present and asking for virtual removal.
3. Submit the case.

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