A nested dilation tube assembly for enabling implantation of a spinal screw assembly into a vertebrae is provided. The dilation tube assembly includes a plurality of dilation tubes. Each dilation tube includes an elongated cylindrical shaft with an outer diameter slightly larger than a preceding dilation tube. After being inserting into a body, the plurality of dilation tubes form a nested, concentric assembly enabling an opening placed in the spinal area and/or vertebrae to be enlarged up to the outer diameter of a last dilation tube. The inner dilation tubes are capable of being removed from outer dilation tubes such that the inner diameter of an inner most remaining dilation tube forms a space for receiving instruments and/or assemblies.
